Geotechnical study in Province of Córdoba
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We combine field analysis and laboratory testing to provide accurate technical reports and foundation solutions.
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Technicians with more than 15 years of experience in the industry. We are specialists in access to difficult locations such as sites with level changes, basements, etc.
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Geotechnical calculations comply with the rules established by Eurocode 7, UNE-EN ISO 22476-4:2016.
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Within 7 to 10 days you will receive a signed report from a geologist. It is mandatory in order to carry out new construction or refurbishment works that involve modifications to the structure.
Work areas
We provide service Geotechnical study in all the localities of Province of Córdoba.
This includes the following geographical areas: Province of Almería, Province of Cádiz, Province of Córdoba, Province of Granada, Province of Huelva, Province of Jaén, Province of Málaga, Province of Seville Province of Córdoba and the surrounding areas.
We will come to your home in Province of Córdoba when it suits you, agreeing a day and time.
Types of ground in Province of Córdoba
The province of Córdoba in Argentina shows significant geological diversity, which is fundamental for geotechnical studies. To the north, in the Sierras Chicas region, rocky soils predominate, with granites and phyllosilicates, ideal for constructions that require stability. In the centre and south, the Punilla Valley presents alluvial soils, which demands considerations for deep foundations due to their filtration capacity.
The Traslasierra region offers variability in clayey and calcareous soils that require detailed analysis for works with high load requirements. The seismic characteristics of the province, at the western limit of the Pacific Ring of Fire, make the application of anti-seismic regulations in civil engineering projects indispensable.
Fine sands and silts
Fine to very fine granular soils with medium to loose compacity. Typical of floodplains and coastlines. Although they can support light buildings, they are treacherous soils linked to water processes:
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Limestones, Dolomites and Marbles
karstic structures (caves, sinkholes, dolines) that pose the main geotechnical risk.
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Water mass
Area corresponding to rivers, lakes, reservoirs, lagoons, permanent marshes or submerged coastal strips. The point consulted lies on a body of water identified cartographically by the IGME in its geol
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Phyllites and schists
Metamorphic rocks characterised by their foliation (parallel planes of weakness or slaty cleavage). Very common in Galicia, Asturias, the north of León, Extremadura and Sierra Morena. They are highly
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Compact gravels and sands
High-compacity granular deposits, typically associated with old fluvial terraces (Ebro, Duero, Tajo, Guadalquivir rivers) and Pleistocene glacis. They have no cohesion (they are not clays) but their a
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Granite, gneiss and igneous rocks
Igneous and metamorphic rocks with very high mechanical strength. They form the most competent and stable substrate. They predominate in the Sistema Central, in Galicia, and in outcrops of the Hercyni
View detailsConstruction risks in Province of Córdoba
Approximate estimates. They do not replace the geotechnical study.
| Soil type | Expansivity | Settlements | Water table | Seismicity | Minimum foundation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine sands and silts | None | High | High | High | To avoid local punching, the foundation slab is used ext... |
| Limestones, Dolomites and Marbles | None | Media | Media | Downward | In general, direct foundation using braced strip footing... |
| Water mass | None | Downward | High | Downward | It is not possible to found on a body of water. If the p... |
| Phyllites and schists | None | Media | Media | Media | Shallow foundation if the stratum is competent. Strong b... |
| Compact gravels and sands | None | Downward | High | Downward | Conventional shallow foundation without problems. Raft f... |
| Granite, gneiss and igneous rocks | None | Downward | Downward | Downward | Direct foundation using isolated spread footings bearing... |
Interactive geological map · Province of Córdoba
Mapping: IGME GEODE 50k · IGME MAGNA 50 · ICGC (Catalonia)
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Geological information
Typical stratigraphic profile
Indicative subsurface cross-section in Province of Córdoba · Based on GEODE soil types
Indicative profile based on GEODE soil types and typical CTE thicknesses
Seismic risk in Province of Córdoba
Seismic risk is assessed at municipal level. These are aggregated data for the area.
- 1 M 4.6 2003
- 2 M 3.5 2001
- 3 M 3.5 2002
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